Maddocks advises a strong roster of government clients and also supports businesses in the financial services sector. The practice is jointly led by Lindy Richardson, national head and specialist in executive appointments, Michael Nicolazzo, Melbourne team leader with expertise in industrial relations and bargaining, and Bruce Heddle, Sydney team leader noted for remuneration, benefits, and Corporations Act compliance for senior executives.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Ross Jackson has always been very responsive, and his advice has already been sharp and promptly with depth.’
  • ‘People centred; pragmatic approach. Partners are very accessible to clients.’

Key clients

  • Services Australia Costco Wholesale Australia Pty Ltd Various Commonwealth and Victorian State Government entities Advara HeartCare Federation of Community Legal Centres Woolworths Group Limited Department of Education Dürr Dental Global Department of Social Services Macquarie Group Limited Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Business Licensing Authority 25 Victorian Local Councils Bain Capital Lake Macquarie City Council Myenergi APAC Pty Ltd Victoria Police Banyule Community Health Service and Merri Health Municipal Association of Victoria Swinburne University Greater Shepparton City Council Steadfast Group Limited ModusLink Australia Pty Limited Victoria Legal Aid Dominos Reckitt Kia Emerson

Work highlights

Acting as the sole employment and industrial relations legal advisor for all of Costco Australia.
Practice head

Lindy Richardson; Michael Nicolazzo; Bruce Heddle

Other key lawyers

Catherine Dunlop; Maree Skinner; Ross Jackson